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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1920

Page

16

Split in cabinet over Palmer surrender of oil lands case

Attorney General Palmer faces protest from Secretary Daniels over dropping the government’s effort to recover title to 160000 acres of Southern Pacific oil lands. Daniels argues for appealing to the Supreme Court and warns the move could deepen divisions in the president’s inner circle.

Harry B. Hunt Washington Palmer Southern Pacific Railroad Department of Justice Daniels Navy Medace Federal District Court of California Supreme Court Frank K. Nebokock Bledsoe Department Administration United States Southern Pacific Medsoe Daniela Gregory Interior Lane

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Vitality Against Flu

An advertisement warns influenza is contagious through coughs and mingling. It urges avoiding exposure and touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the premier blood purifier and health builder to strengthen resistance, aid digestion, restore health after illness, and notes Hood's Pills for bowel regularity.

Hood

Cocoanut Oil Makes a Splendid Shampoo

A home care tip recommends Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as a gentle option for hair. It warns against common soaps and shampoos that use excess alkali, which can dry the scalp and hair. The article advocates using water and a small amount of the shampoo to create a rich lather that cleanses hair and scalp without damage.

1800 Yankees Leave Siberia

About 1,800 officers and men of the British infantry regiment sailed from Vladivostok to Manila on the transport Crook and Creek. Gen Graves, commander of American forces in Siberia, cabled the War Department. The move is the second largest troop withdrawal from Siberia. The troops will disembark at Manila and were stationed there before going to Siberia.

Washington Bist Infantry Vladivostok Manila Crook Graves Siberia War Department San Francisco Transport Service

Navy Yard hotel stockholders raise funds to stay open

In Bremerton stockholders seek 20000 dollars to preserve the Navy Yard hotel enterprise. The brief lists other items including Bailey's Texas governor bid and a string of local notices across cities.

Bremerton Navy Yard Hotel Dallas Joseph W. Bailey Texas Aberdeen Hoquiam Portland Brandt White Bluffs

Typhus Epidemic Hits Poland and Baltic Provinces

A Red Cross survey reports about one million typhus cases in Poland and the Baltic provinces. The outbreak is blamed on inadequate delousing facilities amid influx of Russian refugees. Authorities have set up stations but estimate 85 percent of arrivals escape delousing.

Warsaw Mall Poland Baltic Red Crom Commission

Nature Plays Trick on Jacob Schuster

Jacob Schuster a 66 year old merchant at 807 North 42nd Street was arrested after officers sampled his apple juice alleging nature took its course. He was released on 100 dollar bail.

Jacob Schuster

Military Academy Measure Is Passed

The House approved the military academy bill carrying an appropriation of $2,141,000. The action was reported from Washington with details on funding and passage timing.

Washington House

Home distiller in Spokane turned over to federal authorities

Tom Petrovich an Austrian national was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 15 days in the city jail for possessing a still in his Spokane residence. He was transferred to federal authorities Tuesday for further prosecution.

Spokane Tom Petrovich

Plan GHECK On U S President

Representative D. Fess of Ohio prepared a constitutional amendment to give Congress and the Supreme Court joint power to authorize the vice president or ranking cabinet officer to assume the duties of president during the chief executive's disability. If Congress is not in session, the vice president could call a special session to determine fitness to govern.

United Press Washington Congress Supreme Court D. Fess Ohio House

Hoover States His Policies

Herbert Hoover outlined policy positions in a speech to the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers where he was elected president. He urged prompt ratification of the peace treaty a federal budget system collective bargaining power a strong merchant fleet and private control for railways with limited radicalism due to farmers.

New York Herbert Hoover American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers Hoover

Policemen's Ball Opens Banquet Hall for Overflow Crowd

The Policemen's ball at the Masonic temple drew a large crowd Tuesday night forcing the banquet hall in the basement to be opened. Mayor and Mrs Fitzgerald and Chief and Mrs Warren led the grand march as the last patrolman finished the night.

Masonic Temple Mra Pfitegerald Joel F. Warren

Chinese Arrrested With Opium Cargo at Pier 1

Two tins of opium valued at go led to the arrest of Lee Sing a 34 year old Chinese waiter as he stepped from the steamer Prin comm Adelaide at Pier 1 Tuesday night Federal officers are expected to charge him with smuggling narcotics

Lee Sing

Thieves Halting Paving Job After Tool Theft

Thieves stole 250 feet of home paving tools and several shovels Tuesday from a job at 36th Ave and Mount Baker Blvd, forcing workers to loaf until new equipment arrived.

36Th Ave Mount Baker Bivd

Tanlac credited by longshoreman for restored health

Tom Ellis of Tacoma Washington testifies that Tanlac fully cured years of stomach trouble indigestion and fatigue. He says after five bottles his appetite returned weight gained sleep improved and rheumatism pain vanished. Sold in Seattle by Bartell Drug Stores with a Tanlac representative.

Tom Ellis Jefferson Avenue Tacoma Wash Tanlane Mr. Bilis Taniac Seattle Bartell Drug Stores

Eppo Petticoats Advertised for Superior Fit and Style

An advertisement touts Eppo petticoats as uniformly superior in fit and tailoring with high quality materials across satin taffeta jersey or heather bloom. They open on the side front with back fullness held by exceptionally durable elastic.

Practical Lace Boots Offer Comfort and Style

Boots priced at 9.85 a pair feature black and brown kid leather with lace details, rain toe and welt soles. Another option at 8.00 a pair by Grover offers button and lace design with cloth tops, welt and turn sole, medium low heels. Shoe Department on the second floor.

Grover

Women's dependable everyday stockings sale notice

Women's stockings offered in several fabrics and colors with sizes available. Mercerized lisle hose priced at 50 65 and 75 cents per pair. Fiber silk hose in multiple colors priced at 1.25 per pair. Three pairs for 1.00 special offered.

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